AC Immune Ltd (ACIU)vsAlnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY)
ACIU
AC Immune Ltd
$2.25
-6.25%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $235.10M
ALNY
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
$303.05
-0.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $37.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc generates 115700% more annual revenue ($4.29B vs $3.70M). ALNY leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 0.0%. ALNY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ACIU
Avoid20
out of 100
Grade: F
ALNY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ACIU.
Margin of Safety
+86.4%
Fair Value
$2363.38
Current Price
$303.05
$2060.33 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 54 in profit
Revenue surging 96.4% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 37.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACIU
The strongest argument for ACIU centers on Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ALNY
The strongest argument for ALNY centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 96.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ACIU
The primary concerns for ACIU are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : ALNY
The primary concerns for ALNY are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 70.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACIU profiles as a value stock while ALNY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ACIU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
ALNY is growing revenue faster at 96.4% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor BIOTECHNOLOGY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ALNY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 20/100) and 96.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AC Immune Ltd
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
AC Immune SA, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers, designs and develops drugs and diagnostic products for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases associated with protein misfolding. The company is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Visit Website →Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing RNA interference (RNAi) therapies. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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